So you want to catch up with technology and buy a high
definition television. Of course you have lots of buying options, but you may
consider turning to Craigslist.org. As you know, Craigslist is an online
website where internet users can buy and sell products. One of those products
are HDTVs. If you decide to checkout Craigslist.org or even eBay.com, here are
a few helpful buying tips for you.

Read Reviews: Speaking from personal experience, some HDTVs
aren't worth the money. Luckily, buying used presents a good opportunity for
you. When I reviewed the new one I bought all the reviews were "this is
great;" however, people jumped right on the computer and reviewed the TV
after only having it in their living room for one month. When my LCD TV went, I
headed back to those reviews and many were edited later stating the same power
problem I had. When you buy used, the HDTV has been on the market a while and
you are able to see the good reviews, as well as the bad reviews that start
showing up a few months or a year later.

Ask About Repairs: This ties into the above mentioned
problem I had with our LCD TV. We contacted a local television repair guy who
would do the work for $300. Considering the fact that the original cost was
$1,500 it wasn't a bad deal, but the television wouldn't be ready for pickup
for weeks. We ended up buying a new TV and sold the older, repaired one on
Craigslist. We stated this TV underwent repairs and offered a discount price
because of it, but not everyone takes this approach. It won't hurt to ask. Ask
why they are selling the set: was something wrong or did they just upgrade If repairs were made, try to get an even better deal by negotiating.

Consider Size: If you are buying a big screen HDTV, you want
to have a game plan in place. Many times a seller just sells the television; it
is your responsibility to load it into a car. A 47" television can weight
as much as 150 pounds! Before agreeing to buy, get the basics on the TV in
question. Moreover, ask how far you are going to need to carry it. Don't find
out too late that the seller lives on the third floor of an apartment complex
with a narrow stairway; your great deal might not seem so great after all.

Size,
repairs, and reviews are all factors you want to take into consideration when
buying an HDTV or any television from Craigslist.org or eBay.com. Cheap TVs are
easy to find on these websites, but you want to ensure your cheap purchase
really is a good deal